1563-08-17 King Charles IX of France declared an adult at 13
1567-09-29 War of Religion breaks out in France - Huguenots try to kidnap King Charles IX
1570-07-25 Battle of Arnay-le-Duc, Burgundy: Huguenot victory forces Charles IX of France to agree to a peace treaty that ends the Third War of Religion
1574-05-30 Henry III follows brother Charles IX as king of France